2019 SIC Report to Parents...Dance Progress towards launching a “School Store.” PTSA Reflections Region Winners: Two 1st Place 10 students selected to perform Honors Recital at

The ACT and SAT are national examinations used for college

admissions and merit-based scholarships. In 2018, SOA’s students

scored above the state and national average.

Scholarships Offered 158 graduating seniors

were offered $6.5 million in

scholarships in 2018

Recognized in South Carolina

as one of the top 2 High Schools - U.S. News & World Report

2018 Advanced Placement

519 exams taken

Over 50% of high school students

enrolled in AP Classes

End of Course (EOC) Exams

Over 90% of SOA’s student passed EOC exams administered

in Algebra 1, English 1, US History and Biology.

State Level PTSA Reflections Awards Literature—Award of Merit

Dance Choreography—Award of Excellence & Merit

SOA Mission Statement - At SOA our purpose is to provide a

supportive educational environment where academic and artistic

challenge engage students and lead them to develop and use their

talents to pursue goals and contribute to society.

STRATEGIES & INITIATIVES

School of the Arts Specialized Credential Senior Thesis Fitness and Health Initiatives MAP Testing and Analysis

Improv Theatre Workshop Outreach PTSA National Reflections Contest Quest Academic Competition Scholastic Art & Essay Contest Integrate Technology through Instruction NHS Free Student Tutoring Community Service Opportunities SMART Boards in all Classrooms Master Classes in Art Areas Jefferson Service Club

SCMEA and Midwest Performances Environmental Initiatives such as NO Car Idling

2019 SIC Report to Parents

Superintendent, Dr. Gerrita Postlewait

Deputy Superientent - Cynthia Ambrose Executive Director SLC - Sharon E. Randall

Principal, Dr. Shannon Cook

HS Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kimberly Zerbst MS Assistant Principal, Mr. Robert Grant

5109-B West Enterprise Street North Charleston, SC 29405

843.529.4990 http://soa.ccsdschools.com

Where Talent and Vision Create The Future

Band

4 students selected to All State Jazz Band

12 students selected to All State Band

Superior with Distinction at SCPA Two students performed in the Honors Jazz Combo at SCMEA

SOA Clarinet performance at Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic

Superior ratings at State Jazz Festival at Newberry College

Creative Writing

348 Regional and 22 National Scholastic Writing Awards

Received 6 of 10 awards in the Atlantic Institute’s Art and Essay Contest

5 winners Carl Sandburg Poetry Competition

1st Place in Gannon University’s HS Poetry Competition Received 4 of 16 awards in the SC School Writing Contest at

USC Honors

Dr. Linda Veldheer Memorial Prize in the Skylark Poetry

Competition

Dance

PTSA Reflections Region Winners: Two 1st Place 10 students selected to perform Honors Recital at the SCMEA conference

Students attended National HS Dance Festival and received Scholarships -

Two students selected to perform their choreography Two students awarded the Cecilia Slowinski Dance Scholarship for

Summer study

Piano

28 students participated in Solo & Ensemble Festival (10 were selected to

perform on the Honors Recital at the SCMEA Convention, 3 of those students were selected to perform for the master class)

38 students participated in Achievement Day Auditions

(90% received “Outstanding” ratings)

Several students received scholarships from the Charleston Symphony

League and MTNA

2 students won the Louise Mathis Scholarship

Visual Arts

Regional and National Scholastic Art and Writing - 80 winners

Coastal Carolina Fair and Charleston Artist Guild - winners Over $400,000 art scholarships offered during 2017-2018

Rochester Institute of Technology Digital Art Contest - Best in Show

Orchestra

24 All State Selections for HS Orchestra

High School received Superior Rating at SC Concert Festival

Largest number selected for middle school Region & State Orchestra Middle School Received Superior ratings at both Region &

National Competitions

Vocal Music

23 student selected to National Honor Choir

44 students selected to Junior High All State Choir

52 students selected to High School All State Choir National Choir of America Featured Choir at Carnegie Hall, NYC

Broadway Performance with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra

Theatre Arts

SCTA –3rd Place, Best Sound and Costume Design, 2 All States Casts

Thespians 2019—50% earned Superior ratings

10 Outreach Workshops Over 70 public performances a year

Fashion and Design

Students toured NYC museums, boutiques, garment district and costumes design studios Students worked with an European Footwear Designer to create shoes

FOCUS ON STUDENT ORIENTATION

Improve the appeal and effectiveness of SOA ori-

entations for new students

COMPLETED

Student Guide with map & reference card

Improved signage for gender-neutral restrooms

SOA 101 reviewed by student volunteers

Explored options for student-produced videos on orientation topics

Student Mentor program for at-risk 6th graders.

Summer Orientation program developed.

FUTURE PROJECTS

Develop mentor programs

Expand student-produced SOA orientation

School Improvement Council—Alexander Fox—Chair

2018—2019 Goal: "The SOA School Improvement Council has worked

with teachers and administrators to develop meaningful initiatives that optimize the student orientation process, and foster a positive sense of community."

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY BUILDING

Implement campus-wide and art major initiatives.

COMPLETED

Launched a campus wide Open Mic event

Assisted with launch of official social media accounts

Progress towards launching a “School Store.”

FUTURE PROJECTS

More/better resources for student mental health

Host parent workshops on relevant topics

Improve access/organization of clubs

Increase student council & teacher participation in SIC “Fun Run” or other cooperative campus events

OVERVIEW

The School Improvement Council (SIC) is an advisory committee of volunteers that in-

cludes parents, students, faculty, staff and community members. The mission during the

2018-2019 school year is to identify and implement ways to help a great school become

even better. Because SOA has outstanding academic success, the SIC chose to focus on

student life. Two areas of focus were identified: Student Orientation, and Community

Building.

Inaugural Open Mic Night

SIC

Mem

bers

Alexander Fox—Chair

Kimberly Zerbst—Administrator

Alaina Rink—Teacher

David Cosgrove—School Rep.

Sonya Altenbach—Parent

Colleen Griffin—Parent

Dennis Griffin—Parent

Amanda Collie—Parent

Mark Hoch—Parent

Stephanie Fox—Parent

Stella Fox—Student

Vanessa Steele—Parent

Kenna Steele—Student

Cassidy Lewis—Student

Katherine Forester—Student